#FB8923 Hex Color

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Bright and strongly saturated, #fb8923 is a warm orange with a clear yellow undertone. Its high energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn accents, but it can overpower large backgrounds. Use it as a focused accent with navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #fb8923.

Questions about #fb8923

What is #fb8923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fb8923 is rgb(251, 137, 35), in HSL hsl(28, 96%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 86%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #fb8923?
#fb8923 pairs well with navy or charcoal because their cool, dark values temper its saturated yellow-orange energy and provide grounded contrast. Use the orange for buttons, highlights, or small graphic areas rather than broad backgrounds.
Where does #fb8923 work best in a design?
#fb8923 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn-themed designs, where its saturated yellow-orange energy attracts attention. Pair it with dark neutrals when larger areas need more visual balance.
Is #fb8923 readable on white or black?
#fb8923 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.